Wilson River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM, the Wilson River is flowing at 59 cfs near Tillamook, OR — 37% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Wilson River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Tillamook, the Wilson River is running 59 cfs — 37% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 37% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Wilson River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Wilson River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Tillamook52 ft 59 cfs37%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Wilson River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (37%).
Wilson River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wilson River Near Tillamook OR
Oct 15, 12:30 AM · USGS 14301500 |
59 cfs | 37% | -6% | 3.55 ft | 8.5 ft below | 52 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Wilson River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Trask River Gauge: Tillamook |
Too low | 59 cfs | 600–7,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Wilson River Gauge: Tillamook |
Too low | 59 cfs | 600–7,000 cfs | III–IV |
Wilson River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Wilson River
The Wilson River is a river in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located in the state of Oregon. The river is approximately 33 miles long and flows from the Coast Range Mountains to Tillamook Bay. The Wilson River has a long history of logging and fishing, and today it is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping. The river supports several reservoirs and dams, including the Wilson River Reservoir, which was constructed in 1931. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with farms and ranches located along its banks. The hydrology of the Wilson River is heavily influenced by seasonal rainfall and snowmelt, which can cause the river to rise and fall dramatically throughout the year. Despite these fluctuations, the Wilson River remains an important natural resource for the state of Oregon.
About the Wilson River
How is the Wilson River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Wilson River is flowing at 59 cfs near Tillamook, OR, about 37% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wilson River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wilson River is at 37% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Wilson River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Tillamook (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Wilson River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.